28-Mar-09: Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, UAE - Tickets, Previews, Meetups, Reviews, Setlists, Photos/Videos - Page 10

Mimixxx · 28-03-2009, 09:34 PM

ABU DHABI // The British rock band Coldplay made their Middle East debut last night in a musical performance to a capacity crowd of 15,000 on the Emirates Palace hotel grounds.

The critically acclaimed group began their set with Violet Hill, followed by hits including Yellow and Clocks. Chris Martin, the lead singer, greeted fans in Arabic and laughed off several downpours with impromptu renditions of Singin’ in the Rain and Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head.

“Even this torrential weather couldn’t stop us having a great time with you,” he told the crowd, who ignored the thunder and lightning to carry on dancing and cheering.

Sarah Foster, a Canadian, said: “He’s turned the rain into an amazing atmosphere. If anything it’s like a treat for us here.”

Philip Parks, also from Canada, said: “It’s the best concert I’ve been to here. The rain just made it better. Amazing atmosphere.”

Laura Nightingale, 27, from the UK, who is on holiday with her fiance, said the concert was the highlight of her trip. “This is an amazing treat,” she said. “I love the ‘show must go on’ attitude.”

A fan who turned 24 yesterday was invited to join Martin at the piano to turn the pages of his score as he played The Hardest Part.

Coldplay were supported by the US rock band Mercury Rev, who have been on the American music scene for more than 20 years and whom Martin cites as an inspiration for his musical career.

The band played three encores, the first of which, an acoustic set including the Monkees’ classic I'm A Believer, they performed on a second stage near fans in the standing section. The crowd turned on their mobile phones’ lights while all other lighting in the stadium was turned off to mark Earth Hour.

The concert – a joint venture between Flash and Live Nation – was “carbon neutral”.

http://www.thenational.ae/article/20090329/NATIONAL/47335634/1001/BUSINESS

ifpikad your friend was mentioned

busybeeburns · 28-03-2009, 09:36 PM

thanks Angel Eyes & mich!

Mimixxx · 28-03-2009, 09:44 PM

Viva La Coldplay

ABU DHABI - Fans flocked to Abu Dhabi’s Emirate Palace hotel last night to see pop-rock heavy weights Coldplay live in concert.

The band, whose album Viva la Vida was last year’s best selling album worldwide, dropped by the nation’s capital for the last show of their world tour.

“Coldplay rock. I saw them four years ago and they were really good then. I’m expecting Chris Martin to be a dancing freak,” said Lucy Medial, a fashion consultant from Dubai.
“He isn’t sexy but he’s an amazing artist. I like that he is a green advocate and his fashion style is a bit dirty-chic.”

Coldplay aficionados came from across the country and even the region with Karin Aboujaoute, a student, travelling from Beirut, Lebanon. “I love Coldplay. Their songs are incredible and I’ve come all the way from Beirut to see them and I’ve bought a Coldplay hat,” Karin said.

“I want to hear some old songs like Clocks, Yellow and The Scientist — not just tunes from Viva la Vida.”

Lezanne Swart, a gothic designer from South Africa, wasn’t put off by drizzling rain or lightening streaking across the sky minutes before the band began playing.

“I know the words to all Coldplay songs. I love them. They are just really original and keep coming up with great albums,” Swart said. “I think Chris Martin is a good artist and I like that they support free trade. He and Gwyneth Paltrow make a good couple and I’m hoping they play a little bit of everything tonight. Viva la Vida or Death and All his Friends is probably my favourite album.”

The four-piece came on stage brandishing sparklers and opened with their latest single Life in Technicolor taken from Viva la Vida. (See the full report in City Times on Monday).

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayA...section=theuae

LoversInJapan · 28-03-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Angel Eyes;2918546
YouTube - CIMG1263

Enjoy it.

That thunder

It really does add something to the show, although I hope it won't rain or having thunderstorms at my shows

Edit:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mimixxx;2918589
Viva La Coldplay

ABU DHABI - Fans flocked to Abu Dhabi’s Emirate Palace hotel last night to see pop-rock heavy weights Coldplay live in concert.

The band, whose album Viva la Vida was last year’s best selling album worldwide, dropped by the nation’s capital for the last show of their world tour.

“Coldplay rock. I saw them four years ago and they were really good then. I’m expecting Chris Martin to be a dancing freak,” said Lucy Medial, a fashion consultant from Dubai.
“He isn’t sexy but he’s an amazing artist. I like that he is a green advocate and his fashion style is a bit dirty-chic.”

Coldplay aficionados came from across the country and even the region with Karin Aboujaoute, a student, travelling from Beirut, Lebanon. “I love Coldplay. Their songs are incredible and I’ve come all the way from Beirut to see them and I’ve bought a Coldplay hat,” Karin said.

“I want to hear some old songs like Clocks, Yellow and The Scientist — not just tunes from Viva la Vida.”

Lezanne Swart, a gothic designer from South Africa, wasn’t put off by drizzling rain or lightening streaking across the sky minutes before the band began playing.

“I know the words to all Coldplay songs. I love them. They are just really original and keep coming up with great albums,” Swart said. “I think Chris Martin is a good artist and I like that they support free trade. He and Gwyneth Paltrow make a good couple and I’m hoping they play a little bit of everything tonight. Viva la Vida or Death and All his Friends is probably my favourite album.”

The four-piece came on stage brandishing sparklers and opened with their latest single Life in Technicolor taken from Viva la Vida. (See the full report in City Times on Monday).

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayA...section=theuae

Excuse me miss?!

Angel Eyes · 28-03-2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by busybeeburns;2918564
thanks Angel Eyes & mich!

you are welcome Ian.

also I want to thank you and Mimixxx

for the thread and all the news and the interviews. good work.

ifpikad · 28-03-2009, 09:51 PM

http://twitpic.com/2jprj

Mimixxx · 28-03-2009, 09:52 PM

Twitterness

danindxb: Stunning evening at Coldplay in Abu Dhabi. Just awesome.

5hani: Just got back from THE COLDPlAY CONCErT : LOVED IT!

ajaffarali: Saw Coldplay live- incredible act

SamuraiToast: thought that the Coldplay concert was literally the best time he's ever had!! Singing under the rain is the best!

ChadManes: 1am - Coldplay in Abu Dhabi was awesome! Gotta be up in 3 hours for the show. Oof

KAL79: Coldplay in Abu Dhabi = AMAZING. Gotta sleep, up in 3 hours, live on air.

jassim: wet,damp,slightly cold but it was an awesome night...thank u coldplay for rocking the socks off abu dhabi....

hourie: Coldplay gave an extraordinary concert in Abu Dhabi. Chapeau Bas!!!

Mounira · 28-03-2009, 09:56 PM

Hi guys! Is there some a video of Chrissy speaking arabic??
Please, telle me "yes" ...

melanieau · 28-03-2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mimixxx;2918608
Twitterness

danindxb: Stunning evening at Coldplay in Abu Dhabi. Just awesome.

5hani: Just got back from THE COLDPlAY CONCErT : LOVED IT!

ajaffarali: Saw Coldplay live- incredible act

SamuraiToast: thought that the Coldplay concert was literally the best time he's ever had!! Singing under the rain is the best!

ChadManes: 1am - Coldplay in Abu Dhabi was awesome! Gotta be up in 3 hours for the show. Oof

KAL79: Coldplay in Abu Dhabi = AMAZING. Gotta sleep, up in 3 hours, live on air.

jassim: wet,damp,slightly cold but it was an awesome night...thank u coldplay for rocking the socks off abu dhabi....

hourie: Coldplay gave an extraordinary concert in Abu Dhabi. Chapeau Bas!!!

Sounds like the boys dazzled Abu Dhabi!

Gotta love Twitter!

MartinFan · 28-03-2009, 10:22 PM

He isn't sexy?????? What fucking planet is she on?????

LFDianne · 28-03-2009, 10:28 PM

Thanks for the video! The lightning in the background would have scared me

atk · 28-03-2009, 10:35 PM

yea i believe he said marhaba, shukran

and keefak? which translates to how are you if i'm not mistaken.

best night ever!!!
the rain pouring down in yellow and the balloons. just perfect!!

busybeeburns · 28-03-2009, 10:36 PM

thanks and welcome to Coldplaying atk!

miss_g · 28-03-2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Angel Eyes;2918546
YouTube - CIMG1263

Enjoy it.

Wooooooooow that thunder and lightning was a nice touch!

Corkus · 28-03-2009, 11:34 PM

If I were there, my attitude so would have been "If I get zapped, I'm dying in the best damn way humanly possible!"

28-03-2009, 09:34 PM	#136
Mimixxx If we could float away... Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 42,489 My Mood: Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Coldplay frontman Martin scoffs at rain ABU DHABI // The British rock band Coldplay made their Middle East debut last night in a musical performance to a capacity crowd of 15,000 on the Emirates Palace hotel grounds. The critically acclaimed group began their set with Violet Hill, followed by hits including Yellow and Clocks. Chris Martin, the lead singer, greeted fans in Arabic and laughed off several downpours with impromptu renditions of Singin’ in the Rain and Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head. “Even this torrential weather couldn’t stop us having a great time with you,” he told the crowd, who ignored the thunder and lightning to carry on dancing and cheering. Sarah Foster, a Canadian, said: “He’s turned the rain into an amazing atmosphere. If anything it’s like a treat for us here.” Philip Parks, also from Canada, said: “It’s the best concert I’ve been to here. The rain just made it better. Amazing atmosphere.” Laura Nightingale, 27, from the UK, who is on holiday with her fiance, said the concert was the highlight of her trip. “This is an amazing treat,” she said. “I love the ‘show must go on’ attitude.” A fan who turned 24 yesterday was invited to join Martin at the piano to turn the pages of his score as he played The Hardest Part. Coldplay were supported by the US rock band Mercury Rev, who have been on the American music scene for more than 20 years and whom Martin cites as an inspiration for his musical career. The band played three encores, the first of which, an acoustic set including the Monkees’ classic I'm A Believer, they performed on a second stage near fans in the standing section. The crowd turned on their mobile phones’ lights while all other lighting in the stadium was turned off to mark Earth Hour. The concert – a joint venture between Flash and Live Nation – was “carbon neutral”. http://www.thenational.ae/article/20090329/NATIONAL/47335634/1001/BUSINESS ifpikad your friend was mentioned __________________ M

28-03-2009, 09:36 PM	#137
busybeeburns mr coldplaying himself Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,341 My Mood: Location: test Gender: Country: Seen CP: 20 times Fav. CP album: X&Y Fav. CP song: GPASUYF Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 4 Thanks given: 1,552 Thanked 936 Times in 421 Posts	thanks Angel Eyes & mich! __________________ The early bird catches the worm. The second mouse gets the cheese!

28-03-2009, 09:44 PM	#138
Mimixxx If we could float away... Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 42,489 My Mood: Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Viva La Coldplay ABU DHABI - Fans flocked to Abu Dhabi’s Emirate Palace hotel last night to see pop-rock heavy weights Coldplay live in concert. The band, whose album Viva la Vida was last year’s best selling album worldwide, dropped by the nation’s capital for the last show of their world tour. “Coldplay rock. I saw them four years ago and they were really good then. I’m expecting Chris Martin to be a dancing freak,” said Lucy Medial, a fashion consultant from Dubai. “He isn’t sexy but he’s an amazing artist. I like that he is a green advocate and his fashion style is a bit dirty-chic.” Coldplay aficionados came from across the country and even the region with Karin Aboujaoute, a student, travelling from Beirut, Lebanon. “I love Coldplay. Their songs are incredible and I’ve come all the way from Beirut to see them and I’ve bought a Coldplay hat,” Karin said. “I want to hear some old songs like Clocks, Yellow and The Scientist — not just tunes from Viva la Vida.” Lezanne Swart, a gothic designer from South Africa, wasn’t put off by drizzling rain or lightening streaking across the sky minutes before the band began playing. “I know the words to all Coldplay songs. I love them. They are just really original and keep coming up with great albums,” Swart said. “I think Chris Martin is a good artist and I like that they support free trade. He and Gwyneth Paltrow make a good couple and I’m hoping they play a little bit of everything tonight. Viva la Vida or Death and All his Friends is probably my favourite album.” The four-piece came on stage brandishing sparklers and opened with their latest single Life in Technicolor taken from Viva la Vida. (See the full report in City Times on Monday). http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayA...section=theuae __________________ M

28-03-2009, 09:45 PM	#139
LoversInJapan Don't Lose Your Trust.. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,769 My Mood: Location: In a Beautiful World Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 13 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Angel Eyes;2918546 YouTube - CIMG1263 Enjoy it. That thunder It really does add something to the show, although I hope it won't rain or having thunderstorms at my shows Edit: Quote: Originally Posted by Mimixxx;2918589 Viva La Coldplay ABU DHABI - Fans flocked to Abu Dhabi’s Emirate Palace hotel last night to see pop-rock heavy weights Coldplay live in concert. The band, whose album Viva la Vida was last year’s best selling album worldwide, dropped by the nation’s capital for the last show of their world tour. “Coldplay rock. I saw them four years ago and they were really good then. I’m expecting Chris Martin to be a dancing freak,” said Lucy Medial, a fashion consultant from Dubai. “He isn’t sexy but he’s an amazing artist. I like that he is a green advocate and his fashion style is a bit dirty-chic.” Coldplay aficionados came from across the country and even the region with Karin Aboujaoute, a student, travelling from Beirut, Lebanon. “I love Coldplay. Their songs are incredible and I’ve come all the way from Beirut to see them and I’ve bought a Coldplay hat,” Karin said. “I want to hear some old songs like Clocks, Yellow and The Scientist — not just tunes from Viva la Vida.” Lezanne Swart, a gothic designer from South Africa, wasn’t put off by drizzling rain or lightening streaking across the sky minutes before the band began playing. “I know the words to all Coldplay songs. I love them. They are just really original and keep coming up with great albums,” Swart said. “I think Chris Martin is a good artist and I like that they support free trade. He and Gwyneth Paltrow make a good couple and I’m hoping they play a little bit of everything tonight. Viva la Vida or Death and All his Friends is probably my favourite album.” The four-piece came on stage brandishing sparklers and opened with their latest single Life in Technicolor taken from Viva la Vida. (See the full report in City Times on Monday). http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayA...section=theuae Excuse me miss?! __________________ I Have No Doubt, One Day The Sun Will Come Out --> Rotterdam 03.10.08 <-- --> Rock Werchter 03.07.2009 <-- --> Nijmegen 09.10.09 + 10.09.2009 <-- --> Rotterdam 17.12.11 <-- --> The Hague 06.09.12 <--

28-03-2009, 09:49 PM	#140
Angel Eyes Yes, I'm Here ♥ Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,672 My Mood: Location: ~In Coldplay Kingdom~ Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by busybeeburns;2918564 thanks Angel Eyes & mich! you are welcome Ian. also I want to thank you and Mimixxx for the thread and all the news and the interviews. good work.

28-03-2009, 09:51 PM	#141
ifpikad Coldplayer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 17 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	http://twitpic.com/2jprj

28-03-2009, 09:52 PM	#142
Mimixxx If we could float away... Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 42,489 My Mood: Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Twitterness danindxb: Stunning evening at Coldplay in Abu Dhabi. Just awesome. 5hani: Just got back from THE COLDPlAY CONCErT : LOVED IT! ajaffarali: Saw Coldplay live- incredible act SamuraiToast: thought that the Coldplay concert was literally the best time he's ever had!! Singing under the rain is the best! ChadManes: 1am - Coldplay in Abu Dhabi was awesome! Gotta be up in 3 hours for the show. Oof KAL79: Coldplay in Abu Dhabi = AMAZING. Gotta sleep, up in 3 hours, live on air. jassim: wet,damp,slightly cold but it was an awesome night...thank u coldplay for rocking the socks off abu dhabi.... hourie: Coldplay gave an extraordinary concert in Abu Dhabi. Chapeau Bas!!! __________________ M

28-03-2009, 09:56 PM	#143
Mounira Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,362 My Mood: Location: paris Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi guys! Is there some a video of Chrissy speaking arabic?? Please, telle me "yes" ... __________________ FRESH POOOOOTS!!! Paris Bercy - 10 sep 2008 Main Square Festival-Arras - 02 Jul 2009 Munich - 29 August 2009 = Craziest day EVER ! Paris - Parc des Princes - 07 Sep 2009 = Best gig EVER ! Main Square Festival-Arras - 03 Jul 2011= Best view EVER !

28-03-2009, 10:02 PM	#144
melanieau To Set Me Free Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 11,222 My Mood: Location: Due South Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Mimixxx;2918608 Twitterness danindxb: Stunning evening at Coldplay in Abu Dhabi. Just awesome. 5hani: Just got back from THE COLDPlAY CONCErT : LOVED IT! ajaffarali: Saw Coldplay live- incredible act SamuraiToast: thought that the Coldplay concert was literally the best time he's ever had!! Singing under the rain is the best! ChadManes: 1am - Coldplay in Abu Dhabi was awesome! Gotta be up in 3 hours for the show. Oof KAL79: Coldplay in Abu Dhabi = AMAZING. Gotta sleep, up in 3 hours, live on air. jassim: wet,damp,slightly cold but it was an awesome night...thank u coldplay for rocking the socks off abu dhabi.... hourie: Coldplay gave an extraordinary concert in Abu Dhabi. Chapeau Bas!!! Sounds like the boys dazzled Abu Dhabi! Gotta love Twitter! __________________ M

28-03-2009, 10:22 PM	#145
MartinFan One I Love Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,770 My Mood: Location: Florida Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 554 Thanked 213 Times in 116 Posts	He isn't sexy?????? What fucking planet is she on?????

28-03-2009, 10:28 PM	#146
LFDianne Biggest Will Fan Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,813 My Mood: Location: Standing next to Will at KROQ, Los Angeles Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 25 Thanked 260 Times in 93 Posts	Thanks for the video! The lightning in the background would have scared me __________________ Dianne 08/20/05 Irvine 2/06/06 Anaheim 7/14/08 Inglewood 11/25/08 Anaheim 7/18/09 Carson 07/19/09 Irvine 8/3/11 UCLA 9/15/11 Austin City Limits Taping 9/16/11 Austin City Limits Festival 10/17/11 the ellen show taping 10/18/11 KROQ studio, LA 2/8/12 Club Nokia 2/9/12 Jimmy Kimmel 4/28/12 San Jose 5/1/12 Hollywood Bowl 5/2/12 Hollywood Bow 5/3/12 American Idol Taping 5/4/12 Hollywood Bowl 5/5/12 KROQ Weenie Roast 6/28/12 Tampa 6/29/12 Miami 12/30/12 BROOKLYN, NY!!!

28-03-2009, 10:35 PM	#147
atk Coldplayer Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yea i believe he said marhaba, shukran and keefak? which translates to how are you if i'm not mistaken. best night ever!!! the rain pouring down in yellow and the balloons. just perfect!!

28-03-2009, 10:36 PM	#148
busybeeburns mr coldplaying himself Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,341 My Mood: Location: test Gender: Country: Seen CP: 20 times Fav. CP album: X&Y Fav. CP song: GPASUYF Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 4 Thanks given: 1,552 Thanked 936 Times in 421 Posts	thanks and welcome to Coldplaying atk! __________________ The early bird catches the worm. The second mouse gets the cheese!

28-03-2009, 10:58 PM	#149
miss_g Coldplayer...OHH YEAHH! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,292 My Mood: Location: Moved to Mars Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Angel Eyes;2918546 YouTube - CIMG1263 Enjoy it. Wooooooooow that thunder and lightning was a nice touch! __________________ "I don't know what else I'm equipped to do. Whatever happens, I'd still like to be playing music with my three friends." -Will Champion

28-03-2009, 11:34 PM	#150
Corkus Pretentious Tool Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,507 My Mood: Location: Smoggy SoCal Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 25 Thanked 95 Times in 56 Posts	If I were there, my attitude so would have been "If I get zapped, I'm dying in the best damn way humanly possible!"